tanker

[ˈtæŋkər]

tanker Definition

• 1. a ship, truck, or aircraft designed to carry liquids or gases in bulk
• 2. a vehicle or trailer with a tank for transporting liquid or gas

Using tanker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tanker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tanker was carrying crude oil from the Middle East to Europe.

• Example

  The gas tanker exploded on the highway, causing a massive fire.

• Example

  The company owns a fleet of tankers for transporting chemicals and petroleum products.

tanker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tanker

• cistern
• container ship
• oil tanker
• gas tanker

Phrases with tanker

• tanker truck

  a large truck with a tank for transporting liquids or gases

  Example

  The tanker truck was delivering gasoline to the gas station.

• tanker aircraft

  an airplane designed to carry liquids or gases in bulk, such as fuel or water

  Example

  The tanker aircraft was used to refuel fighter jets in mid-air.

• oil tanker

  a ship designed to transport crude oil or refined petroleum products

  Example

  The oil tanker spilled thousands of gallons of oil into the ocean.

Origins of tanker

from 'tank', meaning 'large container for holding liquid or gas'

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Summary: tanker in Brief

A 'tanker' [ˈtæŋkər] is a vehicle or vessel designed to transport liquids or gases in bulk. It can refer to ships, trucks, or aircraft, such as 'The tanker was carrying crude oil from the Middle East to Europe.' 'Tanker' also extends to phrases like 'tanker truck,' and formal synonyms like 'vessel.'